I was flipping through Deloitte's 2010 Ethics and Workplace Survey "Trust in the Workplace", and came across this slide. It asks: "Does social networking help to build trust in the workplace?" ...
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Archives for December 2010
Merry Christmas
On the eve before Christmas, I wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for a glorious New Year!
If you need some reading, you may want to check out these posts!
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Be Crystal Clear- Show How You Solve a Problem
I was all ready to see the Lunar Eclipse the other morning. I was awake and looking forward to the spectacular event, but alas, it was cloudy, no moon to be seen.
When seeking employment, you are ...
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Taking Credit Where Credit Is Due
Why is taking credit where credit is due such a difficult thing for you to do? Your career depends on it, so it's time to get over it! ...
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3 Lessons from Failure in 2010
What did you learn this year? What valuable life-lessons did you experience? Hindsight is a wonderful thing. It allows us to put some distance between the event and our emotions so we can more ...
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Summary Sunday: HOPE
Hope is a word that implies pro-active thought and activity. Wish, on the other hand implies passive or re-active thought with little or no activity. (IMHO)
We can hope for peace or wish for ...
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Be The Best You Can Be
I really enjoy reading Peter Weddle's newsletter. He's promoting a concept he calls The Career Activist Republic- how America's best workers achieve lasting success. It is about self empowerment, ...
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Do You Hate Your Job?
Are you in a job that stinks? Do you wake up every morning saying "I HATE MY JOB?" I know I have. I worked for one company and every day I plotted how I could get myself fired. Could I go and yell ...
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How to Ask for an Informational Meeting
Job search requires you to gather information about people, companies and industry trends. So here's how to ask for an informational meeting. ...
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Summary Sunday
It's A Small World Afterall
Who remembers that children's song? I recall my first exposure to it while visiting Disney World in the early 1980s. Could it have been a way to prepare us for the ...
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What Do You Want to Be Known For?
We all have a reputation. People recognize our strengths inside and outside of the workplace. But it is truly up to us to manage our reputation and it is never too early to start.
How does ...
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Being Found Requires More Than Just the Right Keywords
Using the right keywords on LinkedIn is critical, you know that. But it is going to take more than just using the right keywords to land your next job. ...
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What Will They Think
Have you ever said to yourself, "I can't follow up with this person, they'll think I'm pushy"?
Stop! First of all, you can do anything you want. Can't is a bad, bad word. Didn't your mother ever ...
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How to Leverage Being an Introvert
I love to confess that I'm an introvert. People don't believe me, but seriously, I am. Here's you you can leverage being an introvert. ...
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Summary Sunday: Inspiring Twitter Chats and More
Certain days we find ourselves more inspired, motivated, charged, jazzed, energized...you know the feeling right? Can you replicate those scenarios? Maybe not exactly, but many times, I've found ...
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How “Interview Savvy” Are You?
This month's post is one of many Career Collective posts by career and resume experts on the topic of common misconceptions of job search and hiring. I am honored to be part of this group and want to ...
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